Youth Fitness Development Program 
This program, new this year, helps today’s youth (3 - 17) develop their coordination through fun physical education.  It is designed to help maintain and build great motor movement patterns.

Instructor:  The Golf Performace Center    
Days:  Tuesdays
Session I:  12/02 & 12/9 
Session II:  01/06, 13, 20 & 27   
Session III:  02/03, 10, 24 & 03/03
Times & Ages: 
9:00 - 9:45 am • Ages 3 - 5
3:00 - 3:45 pm • Ages 13 - 17
3:45 - 4:45 pm • Ages 9 - 12
4:45 - 5:45 pm • Ages 6 - 8
Fees:  Drop-In:  $15       4 Classes:  $53

Acting 
This energetic and exciting program teaches the fundamentals of theater and acting.  These classes are specifically designed to help students build confidence and inspire their imaginations in a supportive environment.  Some topics and activities include:  theater games, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, concentration exercises, voice and speech, sense memory, subtext, stage skills and basic script work. 

Instructor:  Michael Lamb    
Day:  Thursdays
Session I:  02/05 - 03/26 (No class on 2/19)
Time:  4:30 - 5:15 pm • K - 2nd Graders
          5:30 - 6:25 pm • 3 - 6th Graders
Fees:  Members:  $138    Non-Members:  $158 

Checkmate Chess
Come down to the Ridgefield Recreation Center to learn the language and rules of Chess. There is no experience needed, but those who are experienced will be taught according to their ability, and all equipment is provided. Learn a great new game that will give you a lifetime of fun for the whole family. Checkmate Chess is open to grades 1-6. Kindergarteners will be allowed on an individual basis determined by the instructor.
Jim Santorelli of the National Scholastic Chess Foundation will be providing this program with the assistance of Adnan Kobas. Both of these individuals come with a great amount of National chess experience and work with chess programs all over the NY and CT areas. For details of this program please contact Jim Santorelli at (914) 589-7325. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department office at 431-2755 for further information.

Session I:  01/31 -03/21    
Session II:  04/04 - 06/06 (No class 4/11 or 4/18)    
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am    (No class on 11/29, 12/27 and 1/3)

Dance
Continuing its long-time relationship with the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, the Mac Donald-Pin Dancers, LLC, offers a complete dance program for all leverls, beginner through advanced, ages 3 - Adult.  For more information please contact Carrie Pin at (203) 744-2279 or (203) 300-1957.  For a full schedule of dates and times please click HERE.  For general program information click HERE.

Instructor:  Carrie Pin 
Session Starts:  01/12/09
Day:  Monday    Ages:  3 - Adults   
Times range from  4:15 - 9:45pm
Day:  Wednesday    Ages:  Grade 1 - Adults   
Times range from 12 pm - 9:30 pm
Day:  Thursday    Ages:  3 - Adults   
Times range from 9:30 am - 9:45 pm
Day:  Friday    Ages:  4 - Adult   
Times range from 4:00 - 9:45 pm
*Fees range from $215 - $240*

CLASSES OFFERED:
TAP N’ FUN (3 yr. olds):  A great way to discover movement through dance!
INTRO. TO BALLET (4 yr. old & K):Introduces primary ballet technique through simple steps that are both fun and challenging!
BEGINNER TAP/JAZZ (4 yr. olds & K):  Primary level tap technique, rhythmic exercises and stretching along with an introduction to jazz technique and basic hip hop moves!
BALLET (K - Grade 12):  Ballet is the technical foundation for all forms of dance.  Careful, age appropriate training.
POINTE (Grades 5 - 12):  Pointe class enables the ballet dancer to bring their grace and technical ability to a higher level.  Pointe class is offered to students 10 years and older with permission from the instructor.
TAP (K - Adult):  Tap is Fun!  You can express yourself through the tapping rhythms of your feet!
JAZZ/HIP HOP (K - Adult):  Age-appropriate technique as well as exciting dance combinations, turns, leaps, and progressions.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY (Grades 3 - 12):  Lyrical is a blending of Ballet and Jazz techniques creating a perfect avenue of self-expression.
BALLROOM (Adult):  Instruction in the basics of the Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha and Rumba!  (Ballroom is an 8- week course)

Karate
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan may be classified as a "classical martial art" that involves theory and aesthetics as well as physical mastery of the body. James Kirby has been training in the art of Soo Bahk Do for twenty years, and he has been a full-time instructor since 1994. He continues to study under the instruction of Grand Master H. C. Hwang.

Instructor: James Kirby
Day: Wednesday & Saturday
Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm (Wed.  Ages 6-10)
         7:00 - 8:00 pm (Wed.  Ages 10 +)
         11:15 - 12:45 pm (Sat.)
Fee: Members: $128 per 3 month session
       Non-Members: $148 per 3 month session

Karate Tots
This special program is designed for children ages 3 ½ to 5 years old as an introduction to the martial arts. Students will learn basic techniques in the Korean Martial Art of Soo Bahk Do while increasing strength, coordination, and concentration in a fun setting. Sessions are on going.

Instructor: James Kirby
Days: Wednesday OR Saturday
Time: 5:00 - 5:30 pm (W) & 11:00 - 11:30 am (S)
Fee: Members: $128 per 10 class session
       Non-Members: $148 per 10 class session

Young Adult Yoga w/Melanie Cain-Vinci
"It's cool to be grounded!"  More and more teens are finding out that the calming, centering practice of yoga can help them find self-acceptance and confidence.  Yoga postures create certain pressures to stimiulate the body and brain making necessary changes toward becoming a healthier individual.

Instructor: Melanie Vinci
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Fee: Members: $95 Non-Members: $115
Session III:  12/17 - 02/04 (No class 12/24 or 12/31)
Session IV: 02/18 - 03/25
Session V: 04/08 - 05/20 (No class 04/15)

Tennis
Jonathon Chase will be offering his popular tennis program for adults and children beginning April 28 - June 12. Rain or shine classes will be held on the Yanity Courts (in Yanity Gymnasium if rain).

Instructor: Jonathan Chase

Kindergarten Level
Session: 01/14 - 03/25    
10 Week Program - 1 hour/once a week
Location:  Yanity Gym
Day: Wednesdays
Times: 10:30 am or 12:30 pm

Junior Level (Kindergarten & Juniors)

Session I: 09/15 - 12/09 (No class 9/30, 10/09, 10/13, 11/04 or 11/27)   
Session II:  01/12 -03/26 (No class 01/19 or 02/16)    
10 Week Program - 1 hour/once a week
Location:  Scotland School Gym
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday
Times:  *4:00 (K - 8th)* OR 5:00
Fees: Members: $298   Non-Members: $318.00

Red Cross Babysitting
Ridgefield Parks and Recreation runs ongoing Red Cross babysitting courses throughout the year.  Students, 11 years and older, will receive the American Red Cross Babysitting Certificate.   Must attend all class time to become certified.  Students should bring pencil/pen and paper.  Please bring a snack. 

Instructor:  Gail Pavlik
Session I:  Thursday, December 11
Session II:  Monday, January 12     
Time:  3:30 - 8:30 pm
Fees:  Members:  $113      Non-Members:  $133

Scuba Diving
Learning to SCUBA DIVE is the beginning of an exciting, lifelong recreation.  Scuba is a fun, safe, family-friendly recreation.  Children must be 10 years old.  Parents are encouraged to participate with children under 13.  All children under 18 require signed parents permission.  Students must be able to tread water for 10 minutes to meet the swim requirement.  Home study is a crucial component of the course.  You must answer all the “knowledge reviews” for all chapters and view the corresponding video before the first session.  Each student supplies: text, mask, snorkel and fins (booties recommended).

Instructor:  Peter  Hearn     Days:  Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Session I:  01/09, 10 & 11      Location:  Barlow Mountain Pool
Fees:  Members:  $210     Non-Members:  $319

Please contact Peter Hearn at (203) 775-3573 regarding required equipment.